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Event:
HFA 17
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Chapman takes one on the button.
Chapman looks to land a left hand but Moody moved out of range nicely.
Moody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chapman.
That kick from Moody tenderised Chapman's leg. Chapman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moody moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Nick Chapman has been cut.
Moody connects with a body shot that sends Chapman's belly button to the back.
Moody is looking to slow Chapman down with leg kicks.
Moody misses with an uppercut. Chapman saw that one coming.
Chapman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moody connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chapman scrambles back to his feet.
Moody lands a glancing blow to the side of Chapman's head.
Moody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moody looks to throw the jab but Chapman is out of range.
It seemed like Chapman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chapman connects with a right hand. Moody shakes it off.
Moody swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chapman.
Moody fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moody misses with a looping right.
Moody lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#Chapman is rocked!#T1#
Chapman throws an overhand right that lands on Moody's shoulder, as Moody tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Moody feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chapman sprawling to the canvas! Chapman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moody finish him?!
Chapman is still on wobbly legs! Can Moody finish him?
Chapman switches off momentarily and Moody cracks him with a monster right hand! Chapman topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Moody dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Moody!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Moody!
Tommy Moody decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFA 12
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Barbiroto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chapman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chapman is trying to improve his position.
Chapman stops Barbiroto from passing to mount.
Chapman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chapman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbiroto on the ground.#SUB2#
Barbiroto tries for a kimura but Chapman is defending well.
Barbiroto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barbiroto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Barbiroto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chapman is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Barbiroto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barbiroto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barbiroto prevents Chapman from improving his position.
Chapman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barbiroto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barbiroto's back!
Chapman landing with strikes.
Chapman avoiding Barbiroto 's attempts to control his hands.
Chapman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Barbiroto.
Barbiroto is trying to remain composed but Chapman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Barbiroto is trapped and Chapman is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Chapman lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Chapman doesn't have the hooks in and Barbiroto manages to turn into his guard.
Chapman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbiroto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Chapman wants to sweep here but Barbiroto controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbiroto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbiroto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbiroto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barbiroto postures up in Chapman's guard and throws a big left but Chapman blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barbiroto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barbiroto won't allow Chapman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barbiroto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbiroto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbiroto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbiroto won't allow Chapman to sweep him here.
Barbiroto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chapman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chapman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbiroto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Chapman is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman advances to half guard.
Chapman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barbiroto reverses the position - he's now on top in Chapman's guard.
Barbiroto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barbiroto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Chapman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbiroto defends it easily.
Chapman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Chapman has momentary wrist control but Barbiroto slips an elbow through the middle.
Barbiroto stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chapman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chapman stands and throws Barbiroto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chapman working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Chapman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbiroto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Chapman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barbiroto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chapman but great work by Barbiroto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman regains half guard.
Barbiroto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barbiroto slips a nice elbow through Chapman's hands, connecting with Chapman's forehead.
Chapman gets full guard.
Chapman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felipe Barbiroto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barbiroto staying out of range there.#TD2#
Barbiroto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chapman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbiroto postures up in Chapman's guard and throws a big left but Chapman blocks it.
Barbiroto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chapman's head.
Barbiroto distracts Chapman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barbiroto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbiroto throws a big right hand that misses.
Chapman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbiroto's guard. #REVR#
Barbiroto looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbiroto, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbiroto has momentary wrist control but Chapman slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Chapman slips nicely into half guard.
Barbiroto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chapman is working away from the top position though.
Chapman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chapman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Chapman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chapman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chapman slips a nice elbow through Barbiroto's hands, connecting with Barbiroto's forehead.
Chapman winds up and cracks Barbiroto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chapman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbiroto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Barbiroto is in trouble now - Chapman has advanced to mount!
Chapman unloading with bombs!
Chapman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nick Chapman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chapman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barbiroto hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Chapman is working for a guillotine from mount but Barbiroto frees his head quite easily.
Barbiroto wants to hold on but Chapman pushes him away.
Barbiroto is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Chapman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barbiroto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barbiroto!
Barbiroto working some strikes from top position.
Barbiroto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barbiroto stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.
Barbiroto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbiroto stands up over Chapman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chapman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chapman, not yet. #SUB#
Chapman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbiroto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbiroto wants to pass the guard but Chapman is keeping the position.#SUB#
Chapman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbiroto is working Chapman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Chapman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barbiroto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chapman wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbiroto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chapman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbiroto pushing down on Chapman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barbiroto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Barbiroto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chapman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbiroto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Chapman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chapman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barbiroto to the ground. Chapman is now in Barbiroto's guard.
Barbiroto pushes Chapman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chapman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Barbiroto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barbiroto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapman is looking for a sweep.
Chapman regains half guard.
Barbiroto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chapman defending well though.
Barbiroto drops an elbow to the side of Chapman's head.
Barbiroto slips a nice elbow through Chapman's hands, connecting with Chapman's forehead.
Chapman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbiroto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chapman's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barbiroto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Barbiroto keeping full guard, as Chapman tries to pass.
Chapman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Barbiroto controls Chapman momentarily but Chapman frees himself.
Chapman is looking to pass into half guard but Barbiroto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barbiroto is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Chapman looking for a guillotine here but Barbiroto defends easily.
Chapman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbiroto is one step ahead there.
Barbiroto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Barbiroto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barbiroto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Chapman is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barbiroto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chapman tries to bench press Barbiroto off him but Barbiroto keeps the position.
Chapman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barbiroto's best efforts.
Chapman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbiroto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chapman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barbiroto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chapman is looking to improve his position.
Barbiroto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Chapman is looking to improve his position.
Chapman gets back to full guard.
Barbiroto scoring with some ground and pound.
Barbiroto stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.
Barbiroto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbiroto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chapman's head.#SUB#
Barbiroto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chapman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbiroto has managed to get both his arms back between Chapman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbiroto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbiroto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Chapman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbiroto stands up over Chapman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barbiroto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Chapman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbiroto defends well.
Chapman wants to sweep here but Barbiroto controlling him for the moment.
Barbiroto slips nicely into half guard.
Chapman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbiroto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barbiroto looking to pass the guard.
Barbiroto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chapman, not yet.
Barbiroto chips away with some ground and pound.
Chapman keeping full guard, as Barbiroto tries to pass. #SUB#
Barbiroto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Barbiroto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbiroto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Felipe Barbiroto! |
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Event:
HFA 8
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Ross moves into the clinch.
Ross blocks an uppercut.
Ross prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Ross tightens his grip and picks Chapman up, before dumping him to the ground. Chapman manages to land in guard.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chapman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ross defends well.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Chapman has wrist control.#SUB#
Chapman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chapman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Chapman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ross has passed into half guard!
#T1##SUB#
Chapman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ross pulls his head out easily.
Ross working over Chapman with some ground and pound. Chapman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Chapman is defending against the submission attempts here by Ross.
Chapman gets full guard.
Ross postures up in Chapman's guard and throws a big left but Chapman blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Chapman blocks nicely.
Chapman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ross puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chapman tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ross is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ross is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chapman tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Chapman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ross preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ross advances position into side control!
Chapman parries the strikes from Ross easily there. Ross is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chapman to escape.
#SUB2#
Ross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Ross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chapman keeps working.
Chapman is looking for a sweep.
Chapman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ross off and has taken his back!
Chapman lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Chapman.
Ross covers up after that shot from Chapman.
Ross wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Chapman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ross trying to get back to his feet but Chapman is in full control for now.
Chapman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ross. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ross grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Chapman lands shots from the back.
Ross is trying to get back to his feet but Chapman has full control of the position and if anything, Ross has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Chapman has got his arm under Ross's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Ross has spun round into Chapman's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
#SUB#
Chapman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rey Ross will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ross moves away from the strike by Chapman.
Ross throws a right and a left that Chapman avoids nicely.
Chapman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Ross has Chapman up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Ross gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rey Ross has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chapman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ross looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chapman is looking for a kimura but Ross is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chapman to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chapman lands a nice short elbow.
Chapman wants to pass the guard but Ross is defending well. #T1##ES2#
Ross kicks off Chapman and gets to his feet.
Ross's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ross duly obliges.
Ross misses with a head kick.
Chapman is looking to counter the offense by Ross and move into the clinch.
Ross throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chapman slips a jab and a cross from Ross.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Chapman cracks Ross with an open hand slap.
Ross misses with a wild combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ross looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Chapman misses the target.
Ross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chapman.
Chapman looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely.
Ross displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ross.
Rey Ross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ross tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chapman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chapman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chapman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Ross. Those never looked like landing.
Chapman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ross manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Chapman scores with a takedown into Ross's guard.
Chapman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chapman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chapman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3##SUB#
Chapman has hold of Ross's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ross manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Chapman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ross has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chapman with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Chapman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ross is now in Chapman's guard. A big mistake from Chapman there, giving up the dominant position!
Chapman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ross manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chapman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chapman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chapman uses his free foot to push down on Ross's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ross. #T4#
Chapman is landing with some decent strikes but Ross is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chapman punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chapman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chapman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chapman landing punches. #SUB#
Chapman has control of Ross's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ross regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Chapman wants to finish this one by submission but Ross is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chapman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chapman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chapman won't let Ross get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Chapman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ross closes the distance and pushes Chapman back into the cage.
Chapman working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Ross has clasped his hands together around Chapman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chapman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Ross tries for a kimura but Chapman is defending well.
Chapman is looking for a sweep.
Chapman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chapman tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman is pressing down on Ross's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chapman wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chapman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Chapman wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chapman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ross is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Chapman has his foot on Ross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ross works his way back into a safe position though.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ross working some strikes from top position.
Chapman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chapman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chapman wants to pass the guard but Ross is defending well.
Chapman is nestled in close to Ross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chapman is looking to advance position but Ross won't allow it.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
Chapman is pressing down on Ross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ross is holding on for now. #ES2#
Ross pushes Chapman off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Ross swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Chapman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Ross has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chapman is trying to keep an underhook but Ross manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chapman tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
Chapman gets back to full guard.
Chapman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chapman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ross is one step ahead there.
Ross wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving. #T4#
Chapman keeping full guard, as Ross tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chapman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chapman is pushing down on Ross's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ross is fighting to maintain full guard but Chapman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chapman uses his free foot to push down on Ross's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ross.
Chapman raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Chapman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ross manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chapman lands a few punches from side control.
Chapman scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Chapman.
I think Chapman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Chapman!
Rey Ross spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky , i wanna rematch'. |
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